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Sunday, July 24, 2005

I just had to share this one too coz I like the design and I also made it with my Cannon (Coats) threads. Got the pattern from solutia yarns. Pattern available on the web archives.Thanks to my pretty sis who gladly models for me. Incidentally, she now owns this shawl since I wore it once to a party and she wanted one too, so I gave it to her.

Friday, July 22, 2005

Here's another version of my helmet hat (maybe it should be called earflap hat). I made it in another color combination. My sister liked the colors of this one better and it fits her just right (isn't she cute in this photo?...hehe)!

Gauge: Using 5 mm. hook, 17 sc across = 4"; 20 sc rows = 4"Size: small to medium, Adult; For larger size use a bigger hook.Measurements(approx.): Center top to brim, 7"; Circumference, 22 1/2"CROWN:With rust, Ch 4, join with sl st to form ring.Rnd 1: Work 8 sc into ring. Mark beg of rounds. Working in a continous circle,Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around -- 16 sc.Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around -- 24 sc.Rnd 4: *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around -- 32 sc.Rnd 5: *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around -- 40 sc.Rnd 6: *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around -- 48 sc.

Note: To make the vertical lines (optional design), starting with the following row and on each alternate row up to row 29, make the corresponding sc increase on the next row below the one being worked on, creating a long sc stitch. There will be 8 long scs made on the alternate rows.

Rnd 7: *1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around -- 56 sc. Rnd 8: Sc in each sc around -- 56 sc.Rnd 9: *1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around -- 64 sc. Rnd 10: Sc in each sc around -- 64 sc.Change to mustard,Rnd 11: *1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around -- 72 sc. Rnd 12: Sc in each sc around -- 72 sc.Rnd 13: *1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around -- 80 sc. Rnd 14: Sc in each sc around -- 80 sc.Rnd 15: *1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around -- 88 sc. Rnd 16: Sc in each sc around -- 88 sc.Change to rustRnds 17-18: Sc in each sc around.Change to brownRnds 19-20: Sc in each sc around.Change to mustardRnds 21-22: Sc in each sc around.Rnds 23-28: Repeat rnds 17-22 -- 88 sc.Change to rustRnds 29-32: Sc in each sc around.Flap: do not fasten off. Working in rows,Row 1: sc in each of the next 17 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2: sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 3: Dec 1 sc in 1st 2 sc, sc in each sc across to the last 2 scs, dec 1 sc in last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. -- 15 sc.Row 4: Sc in each sc across.Repeat rows 3 & 4 until 5 sc remains.Tie: Do not fasten off. Sl st to the 3rd sc from hook, ch 51, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Edging: Continue working across edge of flap and brim as follows: *sl st on the next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc sl st on the next sc; repeat from * across up to the 27th sc from the first flap. Work the second flap on the next 17 sc, repeating the pattern from the flap to the tie, to the edging. Fasten off and weave in ends.Another version of this hat.More projects with acrylic yarns.

Friday, July 15, 2005

*acquire the pattern from Mani di Fata (unfortunately, its not available for free anymore...) *have thread specified in pattern or * have 4 balls (50gms each) of size 8 or 10 mercerized cotton thread (I used Cannon ...)*use a 2.5mm hook as specified in pattern or *3.00mm hook as I did, for a finished size of about 110 x 182 cm*this seems to work up fast, but not when you're in the middle... *think of the end result - this is a pretty shawl! *have a little patience, and some more...*when you're done crocheting the shawl, try to have fun making the fringes - its worth it! *finally, praise yourself and enjoy the beautiful shawl or find someone who will!

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I've been an avid crocheter for more than 30 years, and continue to explore the possibilities of this craft.
I joined blogger on May 2005 with my Crochet and Other Stuff blog to share my creations in crochet, a bit of knitting, other crafts, and whatever I find interesting.